Description:
The Western equine encephalomyelitis virus is the causative agent of relatively uncommon viral disease Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE). An Alphavirus of the family Togaviridae, the WEE virus is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) transmitted by mosquitoes of the genera Culex and Culiseta. WEE is a recombinant virus between two other closely related yet distinct encephalitis viruses. There have been under 700 confirmed cases in the U.S. since 1964.

Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Immunohistochemistry and Neutralization. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilutions:Immunohistochemistry: IndirectOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Type

Isotype

Clone

Grade

Mab

IgG2a

2Q2102

Purified

Size

Storage

Shipping

Source

Host

100ug

-20°C

Blue Ice

Mouse

Concentration:

~1mg/ml

Immunogen:

Western Equine Encephalitis virus.

Purity:

Purified

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.6, 0.09% sodium azide.

Specificity:

Recognizes Western Equine Encephalitis 9MCM, HJ, SIN.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.